INDIAN HISTORY

HISTORY

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Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
During the Neolithic age in India, the only metal known to the people was
A
silver
B
iron
C
copper
D
gold
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Copper, lead, silver and gold were the metals that attracted the interest of the Neolithic producer due to their bright colour and the way they could easily be shaped by simple hammering. As in the Near East and Asia Minor, metals were initially used in Greece as well for the manufacture of jewellery.

Detailed explanation-2: -The First Period of the Neolithic Era in India began around 7000 BCE and ended in 5500 BCE. The Second Period of the Neolithic Era lasted roughly one thousand years from 5500 BCE to 4500 BCE. The Third Period of the Neolithic Era was also one thousand years from 4500 BCE to 3500 BCE.

Detailed explanation-3: -The domestication of animals and plants, the development of permanent settlements, the use of polished or ground stone for tools, and cultural advancements like pottery production were the main features of the Neolithic Age.

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